Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 23
- Pull-through
- 6
- Max rig length
- 40 ft
About this campground
Overview Lodgepole Campground is located 22 miles from Gunnison, COLORADO in the Taylor River Canyon. Visitors enjoy the area for its rafting, fishing and trail opportunities. Recreation The Taylor River can be accessed from the campground, and offers a calm stretch for leisurely rafting and kayaking. Anglers cast for rainbow and brook trout. The Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area lies one mile south of the campground. The Summerville and South Lottis trailheads provide access to the scenic, natural area. A number of off-road trails are found in the surrounding area, including Doctor Park Trail, Taylor River Trail and Taylor Vista Trail. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.Natural Features The campground is situated in a dense stand of lodgepole pine trees, which provides shade and privacy between campsites. Summertime temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions Taylor Park Reservoir is located within 10 miles of the campground, offering boating, fishing and swimming. A boat ramp and boat rentals are available there as well.
Getting there
From Gunnison, Colo., travel north on Highway 135 for 10 miles to Almont. Turn right (northeast) onto Taylor Canyon Road and proceed 12 miles to the campground entrance, which is on the right.
Activities
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Lottis Creek CampgroundGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest2 mi
- Rosy LaneGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest5 mi
- Lakeview GunnisonGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest6 mi
- One MileGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest6 mi
- Five-mile Day Use AreaGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest9 mi
- Dinner StationGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest11 mi
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